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 ENTER-L Discussion List
The ENTER-L Discussion List focuses on enterprise development in developed and developing countries, with special attention to micro and small enterprises. Topics for discussion include: definitions, the enabling environment, finance, supporting systems, training and training of trainers, education and enterprise development, technology, markets, the informal sector, the enterpreneur, networking, privatization, employment creation, urbanization, enterprise development programming and planning, gender and enterprise development. Archives of current discussions are available
AIB International Business List
The AIB International Business Discussion group focuses on the various aspects of international commerce and has over 6,000 subscribers in 160 countries. It is sponsored by the Association for International Business, a nonprofit volunteer education organization with nearly 10,000 members.
Virtual Conference on Business Development Services (BDS)
Hosted by Bellanet and organized by the Committee of Donor Agencies for Small Enterprise Development, this virtual conference focuses on indicators of performance in Business Development Services. Although the discussion list is restricted to invitees the archives are public and key documents can be accessed from the conference site.
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTBANKING-L Discussion List
This list serves practitioners including Community Development Credit Unions, CD Banks, CDCs, CD Loan Funds, and non-profits involved in support. The discussions have ranged from the practical (construction, mortgage, and small business lending; job opportunities, conferences, fundraising) to legislative (CRA, HMDA, Glass-Steagall and CDFI) to the cutting edge (micro-loan funds, peer lending, local currency, targeting social impact). A very active list
DEVFINANCE Discussion List
The Development Finance Network (DFN) is designed to enhance communication among researchers, donor employees, and policy makers who are interested in developing financial markets, especially in low-income, or in formerly centrally planned countries. The Network is sponsored by the Rural Finance Group at The Ohio State University and the Marketing and Credit Service Office of FAO in Rome, Italy. This list is a "MUST" for anyone interested in microfinance. Extremely active
MICROENTERPRISE Discussion List
This list provides micro enterprise professionals the opportunity to discuss programs such as: loan program management, business / technical assistance programs, funding availability, federal / state / local policy issues, micro business incubators, international micro enterprise development, conference announcements, job postings, and general assistance referral questions. US focused
CD4URBAN Discussion List
The Urban Community Development discussion list is sponsored by the Urban Section of the Community Development Society. List's focus: issues facing urban community development. This list centers on but is not restricted to the exchange of ideas for a better community environment.
CED-NET Discussion List
CED-NET is an unmoderated discussion list for anyone interested in trends, opportunities and changes in community economic development. The focus will be on what communities can do for themselves in terms of achieving access to knowledge, programs, markets, and funds.
COOP-BUS Discussion List
This list has been established to facilitate discussion about strengths and weaknesses of the cooperative form of business in solving people's economic and social needs. Topics of interest include cooperative development, strategic planning, capital formation and revolvement, membership governance etc. Other related issues can also be discussed.
CU-TALK Credit Union Discussion List
The purpose of the group is to site a friendly and open discussion among senior and mid-level management who are engaged in the daily operations of credit unions. Participation from the public, private and academic sectors are welcome.
DEVEL-L Discussion List
DEVEL-L was created to discuss technology transfer in international development. It is sponsored by Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA). In fact it has become the most popular discussion group on general issues related to international development. A good place to find the address of someone you have not seen for a long time
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